The Air Operations, Assault Zone (AZ) and Exercise Planner SME is responsible for assisting in the planning, development, coordination, and execution of Joint Chief of Staff (JCS), USSOCOM, Command and other-directed exercises, assist with conducting Special Tactics duties for all air-to-ground related support and analysis of operational requirements, conduct AZ surveys and perform Drop Zone Controller (DZC) and Landing Zone Controller (LZC) duties in accordance with DAFMAN 13-217. AZ surveys will consist of performing worldwide site surveys to assess assault zones for fixed-wing landing, airdrop, and helicopter operations to include prep of final survey products and forms in support of all air operations and exercises.recommend potential assault zones and conduct comprehensive inspections to ensure surface conditions and surrounding airspace meet the requirements for safe operations.,evaluate Android Tactical Assessment Kit (ATAK) survey plugins for operational use,assist with performing enroute and terminal air traffic control services (ATC) for military and civilian aircraft in suppo11 of all air operation missions, exercises, and special mission aircraft programs, employ visual flight rules and limited instrument flight rules for traffic pattern de-confliction, landing clearance, taxi, marshalling, parking, and take-off services in the terminal areas surrounding established and unimproved airfields, drop zones and helicopter landing zones in accordance with all applicable regulations and instructions, communicates information to the pilots to ensure safe operation and expeditious execution of particular operations, coordinates with various Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) agencies and facilities to ensure the safe, expeditious flow of aircraft, review mission requirements to determine tactical ATC personnel support requirements, possess and maintain any FAA required certifications and annual FAA Medical Physicals to remain current. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
